5 from 15 votes
Herb Compound Butter
This herb compound butter blends softened unsalted butter with a mix of fresh herbs including parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, dill, and tarragon, enhanced by minced garlic and kosher salt. Rolled into a firm log and sliced, it adds a fresh, aromatic butter flavor to various dishes. The combination yields a creamy texture with herbal notes that can easily elevate the taste of meats, vegetables, and breads.
Prep Time
15 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
103 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temperature, unsalted, 1 stick
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons Herb finely chopped; parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, dill, tarragon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix together. In a small bowl, add the butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and salt.
- Roll into a log. Scoop the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form it into a log (about 4 inches long), and twist the ends. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm.
- Slice and serve. Slice pats of compound butter and add to your favorite recipes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
0.4g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.03g
(0%)
Vitamin A
481IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 481IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.